NHTSA Recall 21V863000: Exterior lighting
Cottrell, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 2019–2021 Cottrell 2-CAR Carrier.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V863000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2021 2-Car Reflector |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | November 5, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2019-2022 2-Car Carrier vehicles. Four side-rear reflex reflectors are missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Missing reflex reflectors reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cottrell will provide a reflex reflector kit, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 2, 2022. Owners may contact Cottrell customer service at 1-866-299-2690. Cottrell's number for this recall is 2021 2-Car Reflector.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V863000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.